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University Daily Kansan
Page 0044_2 from reel: L 2339 (1944-02-08 to 1945-10-25)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/156672

Title: Fred Ellsworth Will Become Publicity Director
Summary: Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary, will take over duties as University Director of Information when K.W. Davidson resigns effective April 1.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university administration; personnel changes; public relations
Named Entities: Ellsworth, Fred [publicity director]; Davidson, K. W. [former director]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Grad Heads Mission of Americans in Iran
Summary: Floyd Shields, graduate of the University, heads a mission of six Americans to take over and operate civilian transportation and reorganize the Iran system.
Category: campus news
Subjects: international education; university graduates; diplomacy
Named Entities: Shields, Floyd [mission director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Statue Painting Sends 4 to Jail for Questioning
Summary: Four engineering students were caught painting Uncle Jimmy Green statue and placed in jail for questioning by police.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student discipline; university policies; art activities
Named Entities: Green, Jimmy [student]; Biesner, C. A. [police chief]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: AST Men to Prepare for Transfer Soon
Summary: ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program) engineering trainees will be transferred to other training camps after completing their current term.
Category: campus news
Subjects: military training; engineering education; university programs
Named Entities: Watson, Lt. Col. [military officer]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Dean Springer Will Play for Carnival
Summary: Dean Springer and his Deans of Music will perform at the Carnival on March 25, with proceeds going to the student scholarship fund.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university events; music performances; student activities
Named Entities: Springer, Dean [music director]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Red Cross Donations Near Half-Way Mark as Drive Continues
Summary: The Red Cross student drive has reached $476.70 of its $1,000 goal, with students canvassing for additional donations.
Category: campus news
Subjects: charity drives; student organizations; community service
Named Entities: Miller, Miss [Red Cross coordinator]; O'Neil, Betty Jo [Volunteer Corps director]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Beauty Queen Contest Opens
Summary: The annual Jayhawker beauty queen contest begins with contestants submitting photographs, to be judged by Christopher studios.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: student activities; traditions; campus events
Confidence: 0.8

Title: GAF Unbeaten Says RAF Critic
Summary: Wing Commander W.V. Crawford comments on the German air force, stating it is far from beaten despite RAF claims.
Category: sports
Subjects: military sports; aviation; World War II
Named Entities: Crawford, W. V. [wing commander]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Green Ribbons in 1892 Start Fight Between Lawyers, Engineers
Summary: A historical account of how green ribbons worn by law and engineering students in 1892 led to a campus dispute.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: university history; student traditions; campus folklore
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Malott to Speak to Last of MMs
Summary: Chancellor Deane W. Malott will deliver the commencement address for the 125 machinist mates graduating from Naval Training Station.
Category: announcement
Subjects: university events; commencement; military training
Named Entities: Malott, Deane W. [chancellor]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Helen Skilton Gives Map to University
Summary: Helen Skilton, who attended KU in 1926, presents a map of the campus she created to the university.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: alumni; university history; donations
Named Entities: Skilton, Helen [alumna]; Skilton, C. S. [professor]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Elmer Stone Killed on Secret Mission
Summary: Lt. Elmer Stone, class of '42, was killed during military action in the India-China area while on a secret mission.
Category: national news
Subjects: World War II; military deaths; aviation
Named Entities: Stone, Elmer [lieutenant]
Confidence: 0.8

Title: [advertisements]
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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